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Louisiana Republicans Fail To Override Democratic Governor’s Veto Of Bill Banning Biological Men From Competing In Women’s Sports

Ashe Schow
Louisiana Republicans Fail To Override Democratic Governor’s Veto Of Bill Banning Biological Men From Competing In Women’s Sports
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Republicans in the Louisiana House of Representatives on Wednesday failed to override the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill that banned biological males from competing in women’s sports.

The Daily Caller reported that state House Republicans were just two votes short of the necessary number to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ (D-LA) veto.

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